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Loading pageA full breakdown of features, pricing, and use cases — so you can choose the right platform for your events.
AI-powered event operations for curators and creators
Free for RSVP events. 2% + $0.99 per paid ticket.
Beautiful event pages for communities
Free for free events. Paid ticketing available via Stripe but limited features.
BubblyUrban is the upgrade path when you're ready to monetize your community events.
Side-by-side breakdown of what each platform includes.
| Feature | BubblyUrban | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| AI Event Co-Host | ✓ | ✕ |
| Design editor (invitations, flyers) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Paid ticket sales | ✓ | Limited |
| Offline QR check-in | ✓ | ✕ |
| Group cash box / pooled funding | ✓ | ✕ |
| Free RSVP events | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beautiful event pages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Approval-gated RSVPs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Guest messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring events | ✓ | Limited |
| Vendor marketplace | ✓ | ✕ |
| Mobile Ticket Wallet | ✓ | ✕ |
Full paid ticketing with Stripe Connect — Luma barely supports paid events
AI Co-Host automates guest communication and event ops
Bubbly Studio: design invitations, flyers, and event banners
Offline QR check-in for in-person events
Approval-gated RSVPs — control who attends
Vendor marketplace built in
The biggest gaps are paid ticketing infrastructure, AI Co-Host, the Bubbly Studio design editor, offline check-in, and a vendor marketplace. Luma is great for free community RSVPs; BubblyUrban handles the full event operations lifecycle.
No — BubblyUrban is designed to be as frictionless as Luma for simple events, with depth available when you need it. You can publish a free RSVP event in under 2 minutes.
Absolutely. BubblyUrban is used by community builders, tech meetup organizers, and startup founders. The AI Co-Host is especially useful for managing high-volume RSVPs.
Create your first event free. No credit card required. Migrate your existing events in minutes.